Question
With which type of galaxy is a small galaxy most likely to merge? Select the two
correct answers. (1 point)
a much larger galaxy
a nearby galaxy
a fast-moving galaxy
an equal-sized galaxy
correct answers. (1 point)
a much larger galaxy
a nearby galaxy
a fast-moving galaxy
an equal-sized galaxy
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A small galaxy is most likely to merge with:
1. **a much larger galaxy**
2. **a nearby galaxy**
These options are correct because gravitational interactions tend to cause smaller galaxies to merge with larger ones, and proximity increases the likelihood of merging events.
1. **a much larger galaxy**
2. **a nearby galaxy**
These options are correct because gravitational interactions tend to cause smaller galaxies to merge with larger ones, and proximity increases the likelihood of merging events.